Buckeyes defense proves stout in 44-0 win over Minnesota
Ohio State, led by a dominant defense and a 44-0 victory over Minnesota, improving to 9-0 and 5-0 in the Big Ten. Troy Smith ran for a touchdown and threw another, while Malcolm Jenkins Antonio Smith and Jamario O Neal each had a pick. The defense, tied for the national lead in fewest points allowed, held Minnesota to minimal threat despite Pitcock out with a concussion.
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Michigan Tames Northwestern In Rainy Big Ten Showdown
Michigan remains unbeaten at 9-0 after a 17-3 win over Northwestern. Mike Hart led with 95 rushing yards on 20 carries as the Wolverines’ defense forced three interceptions and two fumbles. Northwestern’s QB C J Bacher threw a late pick, stalling a comeback bid. Michigan now eyes Ball State and Indiana before a potential No. 1 vs No. 2 clash at Ohio State on Nov. 18.
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Beavers Upset Trojans With Late Stand In Corvallis
Oregon State stunned USC 33-31 as four Trojans turnovers doomed a top-ranked team. Booty threw a two-yard TD to Smith with seven seconds left but OSU deflected the two-point try. Moore and Newton connected on a late score, and Stroughter added a 70-yard kickoff return for a pivotal lead.
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Tennessee tops Spurrier in hard-fought SEC clash
No. 8 Tennessee held off South Carolina 31-24 at Neyland Stadium to improve to 7-1. Erik Ainge threw for 254 yards and two TDs to Bret Smith as the Vols survived a late rally by the Gamecocks, who briefly led 17-14 before Tennessee's decisive scoring drive.
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